Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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  • Summary: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. Lara Croft and the GuardianLara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of cooperation and competition. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be available to download this summer.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PSFocus
    Jan 9, 2011
    93
    This PlayStation Network game is the comeback of Lara Croft. The gameplay is great, the graphics are fantastic and the sound is pretty cool. You can play the whole game in co-op (offline) and in the future online. Must have!
  2. PlayStation Universe
    90
    With its fast paced combat, addictive platforming and thoughtful puzzles, The Guardian Of Light is a must-buy for any fan of the famous adventurer.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 22, 2010
    90
    In a year of shining PSN goodness, Guardian of Light draws its guns against DeathSpank, Shank and Scott Pilgrim and shoots them like endagered animals. [Issue#51, p.102]
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  4. 3DJuegos
    86
    Combat, puzzle solving and exploration. Guardian of Light is an excellent gaming experience.
  5. GameSpot
    85
    Exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving come together beautifully in this rewarding, replayable arcade adventure.
  6. D+PAD Magazine
    80
    Regardless of whether Lara Croft: The Guardian of Light marks the future of the series or if is merely a side-project while the next full instalment is prepped and polished, it remains a remarkably successful experiment, and something of a bench-mark for downloadable gaming.
  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    As the more intimate title suggests, this may be as much about Croft's brand awareness in the face of unprecedented (and Uncharted) competition. [Oct 2010, p.96]
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Adanedhel
    Mar 7, 2013
    9
    Hermoso juego descargable via PSN, una aventura entretenida llena de puzzles, accion y logros por desbloquear.
    El modo cooperativo es muy    Hermoso juego descargable via PSN, una aventura entretenida llena de puzzles, accion y logros por desbloquear.
    El modo cooperativo es muy divertido y es genial la forma en que interactuan los jugadores ayudandose tanto en las batallas como en los puzzles.
    Contiene una banda sonora muy amena y acorde al juego y graficalmente esta muy bien logrado.
    Muy bien por Square Enix, dio en el clavo y ahora acaba de rematar lanzando el origen de Lara Croft en TOMB RAIDER.    … Expand
  2. PSGaming
    May 29, 2020
    9
    I am not a top down shooter games fan,but this game grabbed me.One of the best top-down shooters.The story is great,the gameplay and mechanicsI am not a top down shooter games fan,but this game grabbed me.One of the best top-down shooters.The story is great,the gameplay and mechanics are top notch.Its very satisfying how enemies explode in pieces.The graphics,sound effects,weapons variety are also great.The only downside i encountered is that when you get behind a wall the character cannot been seen.Overall i'm very impressed by the game.It is a Must Play.… Expand
  4. Cokeistan
    Jan 2, 2012
    9
    This is, quite simply, a stunning game. The storyline itself may not be entirely captivating, but the gameplay and the sheer amount to do, forThis is, quite simply, a stunning game. The storyline itself may not be entirely captivating, but the gameplay and the sheer amount to do, for a downloadable game, definitely gives you bang for your buck! Although I am yet to try co-op (which is supposed to be the best thing about the game), the single player boasts a variety of level designs, weapons, enemies, and, most importantly, achievements. These features will want you coming back for more time and again, and if you finish the game completely, there's always the option to purchase DLC in the form of extra challenge rooms, which extends the pleasurable experience of this game. With about 7 hours gameplay I would definitely recommend buying this if you are looking to get a PSN game.… Expand
  5. Stealthgear
    Oct 19, 2010
    8
    This game takes all the elements of Tomb Raider and shoves them into an exciting top down action game. It is a worthy Tomb Raider game andThis game takes all the elements of Tomb Raider and shoves them into an exciting top down action game. It is a worthy Tomb Raider game and interesting platformer / puzzle game. This has more gameplay than Drake's Fortune. Every room and level is exciting to explore. Danger is everywhere. This kind of feels like a hybrid of Tomb Raider and something older, like Pitfall. I wished there was more opportunity to get lost in the level literally, but It is well polished. This is on my shopping list.… Expand
  6. wesker2012
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    Solid game within the tomb raider universe. Good puzzles and combat. Nothing groundbreaking, but the isometric perspective is refreshing forSolid game within the tomb raider universe. Good puzzles and combat. Nothing groundbreaking, but the isometric perspective is refreshing for the franchise and works well. I didnt get a chance to play co op, but i bet it would add to the experience a lot.… Expand
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Tomb Raider shifts format to a third person overhead shoot 'em up style (think Killzone Liberation on the PSP) and it works pretty well. TheTomb Raider shifts format to a third person overhead shoot 'em up style (think Killzone Liberation on the PSP) and it works pretty well. The levels are fairly easy to complete but there are loads of additional challenges that make it well worth revisiting them. A pleasant change of direction for the franchise.… Expand
  8. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    5
    I really liked this game at first. With 2 players it's great. But towards the ending the difficulty spikes so high it's ridiculous and it goesI really liked this game at first. With 2 players it's great. But towards the ending the difficulty spikes so high it's ridiculous and it goes from puzzle and platforming to action. The action doesn't work very well and doesn't fit in the game, because there was barely any action in the first 3/4 of the game. We did finish the game, but it left a bad taste and it took a lot off effort to even start the game every time.… Expand

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#33 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#83 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#54 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010